Tony Tarnacki has been appointed to the position of Assistant County Manager effective March 27. Tarnacki will be replacing former Assistant County Manager Brandon Kenney who served in the role since 2021. “Tony’s experience in management, local government and nearly 15 years spent as ... Read more...

Former Forsyth County District 1 Commissioner and Vice-Chairwoman Molly Cooper died peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.  “Our hearts go out to the Cooper family at this difficult time,” said Forsyth County Manager David McKee. “We will forever remember ... Read more...

Seniors from Forsyth County met state legislators as part of the annual Senior Day event at the Georgia State Capitol, hosted by the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia’s Elderly (CO-AGE), on Feb. 15. Led by Senior Services Director Ruthie Brew, 30 senior residents enjoyed discussing ... Read more...

Melissa Banker was named Indigent Defense Director for Forsyth County in November 2022, replacing former Administrator Connie Brooker, who retired in December 2022. Banker brings over 20 years of experience as an attorney in the Forsyth County criminal justice system. Most recently, Banker served for ... Read more...

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John and other members of Forsyth County government will share a 2023 State of the County Address on Tuesday, March 28, at the Forsyth County Conference Center (3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd). The annual event, hosted in partnership with ... Read more...

In a ceremony held Saturday, March 11, the Forsyth County Fire Department presented various awards and promoted 25 personnel during the department’s annual recognition ceremony. Family, friends and Fire Department staff attended the ceremony held at Local Church Forsyth. Photos from the event can ... Read more...

Transmission line installation on power structures along SR 306 & 369 is expected to occur, via helicopter, Tuesday, March 14. Expect intermittent lane closures between approximately 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Minimal traffic disruptions may continue through March 16 as the contractor completes final ... Read more...

Looking for local volunteer opportunities? Forsyth County’s EMA and the National Weather Service (NSW) Atlanta/Peachtree office will be hosting an in-person SKYWARN Storm Spotter training on Friday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. at the following address: Forsyth County Administration Building Commission Meeting Room 110 East Main Street Cumming, ... Read more...

While any day of the year makes for a perfect opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, three women in Forsyth County’s workforce have decided to share their stories this International Women’s Day.   The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an ... Read more...

BOC Chairman Alfred John to deliver annual State of the County address, three new department directors introduced and upcoming March events will get County volunteers outside and supporting the community. All of this and more featured in the latest Your Forsyth Newsletter. Read it now: click ... Read more...